My World Domination System

Chapter 132 - Handsome And Ugly

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

Benjamin took the time actually to think and respond candidly.

"On top of the world," he said casually.

Amber laughed, putting down her glass. "Really? You mean, like, World Domination?" she asked. It was uncanny, that she had used those exact words.

"Something like that" he replied, grinning. "Does it seem far-fetched?"

"Farfetched, is certainly one way to describe it. It's a cartoon plot" chuckled Amber.

"Well, I happen to like cartoons."

"Very funny, Mister. But now I need a real answer" she said. Her skin was beginning to glisten even more under the warm spotlights of the restaurant's roof. Benjamin swallowed a gulp to calm his nerves, and think of his next rely.

"I suppose" he started, moving his legs aside, "richer than ever."

"Quite materialistic, no?"

"I am beginning to appreciate the finer things in life, yes. Of course, my--" Benjamin was about to bring up Ivy, being alive and well by that time, but decided against putting too much